Ski Tours to Test your Limits around Courmayeur

With everything from multi-day adventures to short steep descents, expert skiers won’t be left wanting in the Aosta Valley.

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Skinning up Val Veny.

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Cresta D'Arp, Courmayeur

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Cresta D'Arp, Courmayeur

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Cresta D'Arp, Courmayeur

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Looking across the Aiguilles Marbrées. This line begins on the far side of this peak.

by Charlie Boscoe

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A nice flat spot on the ridge line from where to locate the entrance.

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Minna Riihimaki on the East face of the Aiguille d'Entreves

by Ben Tibbetts

Description

Right in the heart of the Mont Blanc massif lies the beautiful little Italian ski town of Courmayeur. Lining the cobblestoned streets are historic churches, fine restaurants, and elegant boutiques. The backdrop of majestic mountain peaks adds to the splendour of this little alpine town. Not to mention the skiing.

With fantastic off-piste options and easy access via a high-speed cable car to the neighbouring ski giant Chamonix, there are tonnes of ski tours in and around Courmayeur to try. Here are 4 routes to take you away from the crowds and on some thrilling descents. If you want something remote, wild and hair-raisingly steep, jump on the Col D’Entreves.

Sources:
http://aosta-valley.co.uk/destinations/courmayeur/
https://www.ski.com/blog/7-reasons-to-ski-courmayeur-this-winter/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/resort-guides/Courmayeur-piste-guide/

Adventures

Col D'Entreves

A wild setting sets the tone for an incredible descent, steep and committing.

Arp Vielle

A long traverse and a small hike will take you in another wild valley far away from slopes